Fatal Shooting On Highway 153 Tuesday Night
A 35 year old man was killed in a shooting on Highway 153 at the Chickamauga Dam Tuesday night.
'Greatest Show On Earth' circus may return without animals
Four years after the “Greatest Show On Earth” shut down, officials are planning to bring back the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus without animal acts.
Nor'easter brings hurricane-force wind, causes power outages
A nor’easter that battered the U.S. coast with hurricane-force wind gusts left 425,000 people without power in Massachusetts and forced the closure of bridges, ferries and schools in the region on Wednesday.
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
Hamilton County's redistricting and its potential impact on school board
There is a current proposal to redistrict Hamilton County from nine to 11 districts. There are also currently 9 school board members, which could stay nine but board lines changed or could be increased to 11.
Dade Sheriff arrests woman for violating Sex Offender terms at football game
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County investigators have now arrested a woman on charges of violating conditions of being a registered sex offender. In 2018, substitute teacher Amanda Pardue was convicted of texting explicit photos to 14 year old students.…
Shooting at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday evening at the Chickamauga Dam. Just before 8:30, they got a call about a person shot on Highway 153. They tell us a male victim has suffered life-threatening injuries.…
Sheriff's Office confirms stabbings at Silverdale Detention Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A developing story is coming out of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office this afternoon. The sheriff's office confirms the incident took place at the Silverdale Detention Center. Emergency scanners reported…
Alabama Governor orders state agencies to defy federal vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed state agencies not to cooperate with the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Ivey signed an executive order forbidding executive branch agencies from penalizing employees or businesses for non-compliance with the federal…
Police Identify suspect vehicle from September fatal shooting
Chattanooga (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have identified new evidence in a fatal shooting from September. They now think they have photos of the vehicle their suspect used. On September 7th, 33 year old De'aunte Duncan was shot and killed at…
Golden Apple Award: Dr. Martha Plumlee, Dade Elementary
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - You could give Dr. Martha Plumlee an A+ for selflessness. The Dade Elementary Teacher has been known to Zoom homebound students after her regular school day wraps up. She'll…
Hamilton County Health Department now administering Moderna Booster Shots
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Thousands of Hamilton County residents have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get their Moderna booster shot. Beginning today, those who qualify can sign up to receive that extra…
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Offering the Spookiest Insight on Local History
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): "When you start hearing footsteps when you're the only one in the building or one of the fellows was just telling me last night that he heard screaming and he…
Florida manatee deaths soar as polluted water kills seagrass
Florida is experiencing an unprecedented die-off of manatees this year, with 959 documented deaths as of Oct. 1.
'Atmospheric river' drenches drought-stricken California
A powerful atmospheric river storm that swept through California set rainfall records and helped douse wildfires.
Stars stunned by 'mismanaged set' in fatal prop-gun shooting
Hollywood professionals say they’re baffled by the circumstances and production crews have quickly stepped up safety measures.
Robot Handwritten Greeting Cards
Robots are giving people the ability to send a handwritten holiday card, personalized in your handwriting, without you actually needing to write it.
Tennessee State Parks Schedule Job Fairs
Spencer, TN (AP)-Tennessee State Parks has scheduled two job fairs for open positions at the new $40 million lodge at Fall Creek Falls, which is being built and nearing completion. State parks officials have planned events on Friday and Nov.…
Hamilton County Detective charged with Domestic Assault
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Hamilton County detective has been arrested after a domestic violence call earlier this month in Hixson. Deputies were called to a home on Hampton Woods Circle off of Boy Scout Road on October 9th. On…
One victim killed in crash near Chickamauga Lake
LAKESITE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Traffic Investigators say a victim died in a crash this morning near Lakesite. It happened in the 9600 block of Hixson Pike between the Jones Bay and Harbor Light Marinas. Two vehicles crashed, but…
Georgia: Beware of World Series ticket scams
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia officials are warning fans of the Atlanta Braves to watch out for World Series ticket scams. Attorney General Chris Carr says scammers will sell fake, void or even stolen tickets on secondary markets. So not…
Police looking for missing teen girl in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Police are looking for a missing 14 year old girl in Rossville. Aubrey Jade Burke was last seen Saturday night around the Happy Valley Apartments. If you have any information on her, please call Det. Dave…
Chattanooga Police investigate fatal shooting in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the early morning hours. They were called to the 3200 block of 7th Avenue around 1:30 AM. They found Alfred…
Tennessee state senator indicted on campaign cash scheme charges
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator and a Nashville social club owner were indicted on charges that they violated campaign finance laws by illegally concealing the transfer of $91,000 during…